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Air Fryer Dijon Honey Chicken Thighs

Crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet-tangy honey mustard glaze, these Air Fryer Dijon Honey Chicken Thighs are a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love. Made in under 30 minutes, this is one of the best easy chicken thigh recipes for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken

  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel for crispy skin.

Make the Sauce

  • In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat the Chicken

  • Brush half of the sauce over the chicken, making sure to get some under the skin.

Air Fry

  • Place the thighs skin side down in the air fryer. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, then flip and cook for another 8-12 minutes, until the skin is crispy and the internal temp is 165°F.

Add More Sauce & Serve

  • Brush the remaining honey mustard sauce over the hot chicken, let it rest for 5 minutes, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the air fryer—cook in batches if needed.
  • Marinate for extra flavor—let the chicken sit in the sauce for 30 min before cooking.
  • Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-7 minutes for crispy leftovers.